Groups in Latin America: Comunidades Eclesial de Base as Mutual Support Groups.

McWhirter, Benedict T.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Groups in Latin America: Comunidades Eclesial de Base as Mutual Support Groups.

McWhirter, Benedict T.; And Others

Journal for Specialists in Group Work, v13 n2 p70-76 May 1988

Describes Comunidades Eclesial de Base (CEBs) or base communities which are self-help and mutual aid groups that assist in alleviating the effects of poverty and powerlessness in Latin America. Discusses two potential problems of CEBs - that they may encourage either passivity or increased violence. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Group Counseling, Individual Power, Poverty, Self Help Programs, Social Support Groups

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Language: English

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